Criminal Trials and Mental Disorders (Psychology and Crime)

Synopsis

Mental Disorders And Criminal Behavior -- Overview Of Forensic Mental Health Assessments -- Underpinnings Of The Competence To Stand Trial Standard -- Refining And Applying The Competence To Stand Trial Standard -- Procedural Aspects Of Competence To Stand Trial Determinations -- Dispositions After The Competence To Stand Trial Hearing -- Other Criminal Trial-related Competency Issues: Miranda Waivers/confessions, Waiver Of Counsel, Guilty Pleas, And Competence To Testify -- The Insanity Defense -- Insanity Defense Variations And Alternatives For Addressing The Criminal Responsibility Of A Defendant With A Mental Disorder -- Procedural Aspects Of Insanity Defense Determinations -- Dispositions Following A Successful Insanity Defense And Risk Assessments -- Alternatives And Closing Remarks. Thomas L. Hafemeister. Includes Bibliographical References (pages 349-366) And Index.